faulknerian

Faulk·ner·i·an

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawk-neer-ee-uh n]
- /fɔkˈnɪər i ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawk-neer-ee-uh n]
- /fɔkˈnɪər i ən/

Definitions of faulknerian word

adjective faulknerian of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or resembling the literary style of William Faulkner. 1
adjective faulknerian Of or pertaining to William Faulkner (1897–1962), Nobel Prize-winning American author and poet, or to his works. 0

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Origin of faulknerian

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1950-55; Faulkner + -ian

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Parts of speech for Faulknerian

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faulknerian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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